Senior Product Data Scientist at Propel
Brooklyn, NY 11201
About the Job
Propel is on a mission to build modern, respectful, and effective technology that helps low-income Americans improve their financial health
All of our users deserve first-class experiences in their daily interactions with the social safety net and financial services, and too often, tech leaves this population behind
We're a passionate team of 100 Propellers – all working towards a vision where all Americans can make it through every month with dignity and abundance.We’re looking for a Senior Product Data Scientist to help drive impact on meaningful technical problems that have a positive impact on our users’ lives. Propel is a for-profit software company that holds its social mission at its core
Our investors include Andreessen Horowitz, the Omidyar Network, Kevin Durant, Serena Williams, and Nas. What we offer:Meaningful work and a strong shared sense of missionA data science culture that is collaborative, curious, and impact focusedA people-first approach to management where we value data scientists’ voices, support career development, and offer opportunities for technical growth that interest youA remote first work environment with a dog-friendly office in Downtown Brooklyn and satellite offices in San Francisco and Salt Lake City
The team meets in-person for optional retreats and on-sites.20 Days of PTO4% 401K match$10k lifetime spend towards Carrot FertilityExcellent Medical, Dental and Vision optionsFree access to Ginger mental health, Gympass, Headspace, One Medical, Rightway, Sofi, and Spring HealthFair, equitable, and competitive salaries
Propel believes that everyone should be compensated fairly and equitably
We set our salary ranges using compensation data from hundreds of NYC based startups at our stage
Additionally, pay is not determined based on location
The salary range for this position is $165,000 - $200,000 depending on experience and interview performance
Equity and excellent benefits come with this position as well!What you will do:Contribute to software systems used by millions of low-income Americans, helping to put dollars back in their pocketsDrive change through impactful data analysis and investigationsMaintain reliable data pipelines to ensure trustworthy data.Work with product teams which may include our government benefits team, marketing, growth, and debit. Effectively communicate with team members during projects, code review, etc.Contribute to building our data science culture and processes as we continue to scaleCollaborate on deciding on the right projects, building great solutions, and helping your team succeedWhat you have:5+ years of startup experienceFluency in SQL and either Python or RExperience leading research efforts on product and system opportunities Exceptional skills at converting questions into data analysis and insight, with just the right level of complexity. Quantitative mindset, strong at working with probability distributions, causal inference, cost-benefit analysis.Experience with a startup environment or the ability to operate effectively when faced with ambiguityStrong communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences and topicsEagerness to learn new techniques, strong prioritization skillsPassion for making a difference in the lives of our usersNice to have: Experience with or knowledge of government services, particularly safety net services like SNAP, WIC, TANF, SSI, SSDI, Medicaid, Section 8Additional Considerations:We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team, and welcome applicants from all backgrounds and abilities.We're currently accepting applications from the states where we have an established entity, which includes California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Washington.More About PropelWe believe that Americans with limited income deserve modern, respectful, and effective experiences around their government benefits and money
Unfortunately, the status quo often fails to treat them as first-class citizens in their daily interactions around the social safety net and financial services
The tech industry hasn’t pulled its weight in solving the problems faced by low-income Americans.Propel’s mission is to change that
We’ve built Providers, the single most popular app in the country built specifically for low-income Americans
Over 5 million families each month use Providers to seamlessly manage their government benefits (programs like SNAP, commonly known as food stamps), conduct their banking, and save and earn money
Providers has been recognized by the White House, featured on the front page of the NYTimes, and carries over 500,000 five star reviews. Propel is a for-profit, venture-backed start-up company that holds its social mission at its core
We’re proud to be supported by a blend of nonprofits, impact investors, and world-class investors, including the Robin Hood Foundation, Andreessen Horowitz, Nyca Partners, Financial Health Network, JPMorganChase, Kevin Durant, Serena Williams, and Nas
For us to build a self-sustaining and profitable business, we need to deeply understand our user’s needs and build multiple successful products addressing those needs
If this challenge appeals to you, we’d love to talk!Join us, and let's build something amazing together!
All of our users deserve first-class experiences in their daily interactions with the social safety net and financial services, and too often, tech leaves this population behind
We're a passionate team of 100 Propellers – all working towards a vision where all Americans can make it through every month with dignity and abundance.We’re looking for a Senior Product Data Scientist to help drive impact on meaningful technical problems that have a positive impact on our users’ lives. Propel is a for-profit software company that holds its social mission at its core
Our investors include Andreessen Horowitz, the Omidyar Network, Kevin Durant, Serena Williams, and Nas. What we offer:Meaningful work and a strong shared sense of missionA data science culture that is collaborative, curious, and impact focusedA people-first approach to management where we value data scientists’ voices, support career development, and offer opportunities for technical growth that interest youA remote first work environment with a dog-friendly office in Downtown Brooklyn and satellite offices in San Francisco and Salt Lake City
The team meets in-person for optional retreats and on-sites.20 Days of PTO4% 401K match$10k lifetime spend towards Carrot FertilityExcellent Medical, Dental and Vision optionsFree access to Ginger mental health, Gympass, Headspace, One Medical, Rightway, Sofi, and Spring HealthFair, equitable, and competitive salaries
Propel believes that everyone should be compensated fairly and equitably
We set our salary ranges using compensation data from hundreds of NYC based startups at our stage
Additionally, pay is not determined based on location
The salary range for this position is $165,000 - $200,000 depending on experience and interview performance
Equity and excellent benefits come with this position as well!What you will do:Contribute to software systems used by millions of low-income Americans, helping to put dollars back in their pocketsDrive change through impactful data analysis and investigationsMaintain reliable data pipelines to ensure trustworthy data.Work with product teams which may include our government benefits team, marketing, growth, and debit. Effectively communicate with team members during projects, code review, etc.Contribute to building our data science culture and processes as we continue to scaleCollaborate on deciding on the right projects, building great solutions, and helping your team succeedWhat you have:5+ years of startup experienceFluency in SQL and either Python or RExperience leading research efforts on product and system opportunities Exceptional skills at converting questions into data analysis and insight, with just the right level of complexity. Quantitative mindset, strong at working with probability distributions, causal inference, cost-benefit analysis.Experience with a startup environment or the ability to operate effectively when faced with ambiguityStrong communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences and topicsEagerness to learn new techniques, strong prioritization skillsPassion for making a difference in the lives of our usersNice to have: Experience with or knowledge of government services, particularly safety net services like SNAP, WIC, TANF, SSI, SSDI, Medicaid, Section 8Additional Considerations:We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team, and welcome applicants from all backgrounds and abilities.We're currently accepting applications from the states where we have an established entity, which includes California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Washington.More About PropelWe believe that Americans with limited income deserve modern, respectful, and effective experiences around their government benefits and money
Unfortunately, the status quo often fails to treat them as first-class citizens in their daily interactions around the social safety net and financial services
The tech industry hasn’t pulled its weight in solving the problems faced by low-income Americans.Propel’s mission is to change that
We’ve built Providers, the single most popular app in the country built specifically for low-income Americans
Over 5 million families each month use Providers to seamlessly manage their government benefits (programs like SNAP, commonly known as food stamps), conduct their banking, and save and earn money
Providers has been recognized by the White House, featured on the front page of the NYTimes, and carries over 500,000 five star reviews. Propel is a for-profit, venture-backed start-up company that holds its social mission at its core
We’re proud to be supported by a blend of nonprofits, impact investors, and world-class investors, including the Robin Hood Foundation, Andreessen Horowitz, Nyca Partners, Financial Health Network, JPMorganChase, Kevin Durant, Serena Williams, and Nas
For us to build a self-sustaining and profitable business, we need to deeply understand our user’s needs and build multiple successful products addressing those needs
If this challenge appeals to you, we’d love to talk!Join us, and let's build something amazing together!
